Highlight • Summit
Monte Curcio
Hiking
5.0
(23)
Running
5.0
(2)
Cycling
5.0
(1)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Parco Nazionale della Sila
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December 18, 2022
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August 6, 2025
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4.5
(16)
57
hikers
12.4km
04:30
500m
490m
The Monte Curcio Trail offers a rewarding moderate hike through the dense pine and coniferous forests of Sila National Park. This 7.7-mile (12.4 km) ring tour features well-maintained paths that wind past streams and lush woods, leading you to the summit of Monte Curcio. You will ascend 1625 feet (495 metres) over an estimated 4 hours and 29 minutes, culminating in panoramic views of the Calabrian Apennines from the 1768-meter peak.
To begin your adventure, head to Camigliatello Silano, a charming mountain resort that serves as the ideal starting point for this route. You will find convenient parking options here, along with various local amenities including shops and restaurants to prepare for or unwind after your hike. While Monte Curcio is known as a winter sports destination, the summer months transform the area into a vibrant hub perfect for hiking and mountain biking.
This trail provides a deep immersion into the natural beauty of the region, showcasing a rich ecosystem of larch and silver fir trees. The experience of reaching Monte Curcio's summit is a highlight, offering expansive vistas that truly capture the essence of the Sila National Park landscape. It is a perfect way to explore the diverse environments and stunning scenery that make this part of Italy so special.
4.2
(10)
18
hikers
8.47km
03:12
400m
400m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.6
(5)
22
hikers
20.8km
06:54
630m
630m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Elevation 1,750 m
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